Install & Set-Up VS Code Windows

Lecture 11:- Install & Set-Up VS Code Windows

To install and set up Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Windows, follow these steps:

Download VS Code: Go to the official Visual Studio Code website: https://code.visualstudio.com/ Click on the "Download for Windows" button to download the latest version of VS Code.

Install VS Code: After the download is complete, locate the downloaded installer file (usually named something like "VSCodeSetup-x.x.x.exe") and double-click on it to start the installation process.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install VS Code on your Windows system. The default installation settings are usually sufficient for most users, so you can simply click through the installation wizard.

Open VS Code: Once the installation is complete, you can open VS Code by either:

• Clicking on the Windows Start button, searching for "Visual Studio Code," and clicking on the application.
• Finding the VS Code shortcut on your desktop and double-clicking it.

Extensions (Optional): VS Code is highly extensible, and you can enhance its functionality with various extensions. Some popular extensions for web development include "HTML CSS Support," "JavaScript (ES6) code snippets," "Prettier - Code formatter," and more. To install extensions, click on the Extensions icon in the left sidebar (four squares) or press Ctrl+Shift+X, search for the extension, and click on the "Install" button.

Settings (Optional): You can customize various settings in VS Code to suit your preferences. To access settings, click on the gear icon in the bottom-left corner (Settings) or press Ctrl+,. This will open the settings JSON file, where you can make modifications directly or use the GUI settings interface.

Integrated Terminal (Optional): VS Code comes with an integrated terminal that allows you to run commands directly within the editor. To open the integrated terminal, click on "View" in the top menu and then select "Terminal" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Ctrl+~.

Version Control (Optional): VS Code has built-in support for version control systems like Git. If you have Git installed on your system, you can use the source control icon in the left sidebar (the Git icon) to manage your repositories and perform version control operations.

That's it! You have successfully installed and set up Visual Studio Code on your Windows system. You can now start coding, customize the editor to your liking, and explore the various extensions and features that VS Code has to offer.